Helen V Busch

Helen Busch (nee Rauschelbach), 93, a long-time resident of Stevens Point, Lake DuBay, and Wausau, died peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Wausau.

Helen was born in Sheboygan on September 10, 1932 to Hugo and Martha Rauschelbach, the second of four daughters. She grew up in Mount Clemons, MI until the family returned to Wisconsin, moving to Cedarburg in 1946.

Helen attended Concordia Teachers' College in River Forest, IL in 1952. While studying at Concordia, Helen met her future husband, Robert W. Busch. They married in June, 1953 and remained together until his death in 2015.

In 1967, Helen and her family moved to Stevens Point, where she returned to her studies at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. She graduated with a B.S. in Education in 1970. She also earned a Master's degree in Education from the same university.

A lifelong educator, she spent most of her career teaching at Kennedy Elementary School in Junction City.

Helen was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod.

Helen is survived by her sisters Martha Doepel, Yukon, OK and Claire Hilgendorf, Appleton; her three sons: John (Kathy), Stevens Point; Kurt (Katharine), Seattle, WA; and Paul (Kris), Weston; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 2291 Church Road, Dancy, WI Wednesday, April 22 with the Reverend Doctor Timothy Roser officiating. Visitation will commence at 12:30 PM with the service following at 1:30 PM. A reception and reflection of Helen’s life will follow the service.

Helke Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with funeral arrangements.